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Ghana is a multilingual country with over 80 ethnic languages that are spoken by people from different tribes in the country, however, English is the official foreign language.

Desmond Dorvlo 18-Feb-2021 36,314 views

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Theodosia Okoh - The Woman Who Wove Freedom Into A Flag

In 1957, Ghana gained independence. Theodosia Okoh crafted and gave that independence a face. She stitched Ghana's story into the souls of entire nation. This is the story of how an artist, educator, and sports leader creatively shaped history, not just for Ghana, but for entire continent, hungry for identity, unity, and pride.

Desmond Dorvlo 29 Oct 2025 Read

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Interesting facts about Kwame Nkrumah

Dive into some interesting facts about Kwame Nkrumah, his life and legacy. Explore the fascinating journey of Ghana's first president and a symbol of pan-Africanism - a man who shaped the destiny of a nation and inspired entire Africa towards unity and independence.

Edite Strautmane 22 Feb 2024 Read

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Edina Bronya

Edina Bronya is a festival celebrated by the people and chiefs of Elmina in the Central Region of Ghana. It is a native version of the Christmas festival and is celebrated on the first Thursday of January of the new year. Festival also signifies the bond between the Elmina people and the Dutch.

Desmond Dorvlo 27 May 2021 Read

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Inspiring women in Ghana

Ghana has seen lots of women who have set pace in music, literature, creativity and showed bravery and exceptional leadership abilities. Some of these women are Yaa Asantewaa, Efua Sutherland, Ama Ata Aidoo, Thodosia Okoh and many others.

Desmond Dorvlo 08 Mar 2021 Read

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Languages in Ghana

Ghana is a multilingual country with over 80 ethnic languages that are spoken by people from different tribes in the country, however, English is the official foreign language.

Desmond Dorvlo 18 Feb 2021 Read

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Who was Yaa Asantewaa?

Yaa Asantewaa was a Queen Warrior, Legend, Hero, Leader, Queen Mother, Grandmother, Inspiration for generations, not only in Ghana. Among a list of wonderful things, Yaa Asantewaa is no doubt one of the most courageous and heroic warriors in history. Read her history here.

Edite Strautmane 05 Apr 2020 Read

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